Gary R. Eisen (born February 1, 1955) is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]
Gary Eisen | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Dan Lauwers |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Clair, Michigan | February 1, 1955
Political party | Independent (2010) Republican |
Spouse | Annie |
Residence | St. Clair Township, Michigan |
Website | Gary Eisen |
On February 1, 1955, Eisen was born in St. Clair, Michigan.[2][3]
Eisen unsuccessfully ran as an independent in the 2010 Michigan House of Representatives election for the 81st district.[4] He also ran for the 81st district in 2012, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Dan Lauwers.[5]
Eisen owns a small business, Eisen Inc., that provides welding, fabricating and repair services. Eisen also teaches American Warrior Martial Arts classes.[6] Eisen is a life member of the National Rifle Association.[2]
On the morning of December 14, 2020, the day that Michigan's electors to the Electoral College were set to meet at the capital, Eisen claimed on WPHM Radio there would be a "Hail Mary" effort regarding a plan to prevent electors from casting a vote. When asked if he can assure the public that it will be a safe day in Lansing, and that nobody would get hurt, Eisen replied, "No. I don't know. Because what we're doing today is uncharted."[7]
Shortly after the interview, Michigan Republican House speaker Lee Chatfield and Speaker-Elect Jason Wentworth released a statement disavowing any threat of violence or intimidation. The two leaders also announced that Eisen would be removed from his committee assignments for the rest of the term.[8] Shortly after, Eisen clarified his comments, stating his intent was to "help prevent violence, not promote it."[9]
Eisen's wife is Annie Eisen.[2]